Dressing Smart for Women 101 Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make...and How to Avoid Them

by Nicholson, Joanna

• ISBN13: 9781570232008
• ISBN10: 1570232008
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-05
• Publisher: Impact Publications

Summary

Today's job market and workplace have many unwritten rules for dressing smart and getting ahead. From deciding on what to wear at job interviews to looking professional on the job, this book identifies 101 dressing mistakes women often make that can negatively affect their careers. Includes errors such as looking too casual, inappropriate attire for a business environment, combining the wrong colours, no sense of style, using too little or too much make-up, not having a polished appearance, unfamiliarity with what styles work well with one's body structure, buying quantity instead of quality, and much more. Includes invaluable tips on how to improve one's appearance and get ahead in one's career. Includes colour photographs.

Table of Contents

Are You a Smart Dresser	1	(5)
101 Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make!	6	(4)
Instant Impression	10	(21)
What Message are You Sending	10	(1)
Never Compare Yourself to an Illusion	11	(1)
Having an Edge	12	(2)
Look Promotable Now	14	(1)
Breaking the Rules to Win the Game	15	(2)
Accidentally Looking Great	17	(1)
Effective Packaging	18	(2)
Be Careful Not to Get too Casual-Think Big Picture	20	(1)
Don't Sacrifice Comfort for Looks or Looks for Comfort	21	(1)
Defining Style: Always Read the Small Print	22	(3)
Dressing Smart for Your Industry	25	(4)
What's Your Color I.Q.	29	(1)
Answers	29	(2)
Color Power	31	(20)
It's Your Most Important Accessory and It is Free	31	(1)
Do You Look Essential, or Insignificant	31	(2)
Smart Shades	33	(3)
Looking Perceptive-Not Prim	36	(3)
Essential Accents	39	(2)
Creating Instant Impact	41	(4)
Looking Powerful or Weak	45	(1)
Smart Color Combinations	46	(5)
Changing the Way the World Looks at You	51	(132)
Classic and Classy	51	(11)
Look Smart, Buy Smart	62	(2)
Looking as if You Don't Have a Clue	64	(1)
A Mirror Image	65	(1)
Letting Go of Limitations, Bad Advice & Old Myths	66	(3)
The Art of Creating Illusion	69	(3)
Tailored for Elegance	72	(2)
Interpreting Patterns	74	(2)
Looking Smart in Suits and Jackets	76	(2)
The Rise and Fall of Hemlines	78	(3)
Wearing the Pants	81	(1)
Smart Tips for Tops	82	(5)
Dressing Smart in Dresses	87	(2)
Ace the Interview	89	(2)
Building a Smart Wardrobe	91	(4)
Creating a Smart Capsule Wardrobe	95	(5)
Change the Fabric-Change the Style	100	(2)
Smart Looking Shoes and Boots	102	(14)
Alluring Legs	116	(9)
Carrying a Smart Handbag	125
Smart Belts	123	(9)
Smart Bijou Style	132	(7)
The Smart Scarf	139	(1)
Focus on Success	140	(2)
Getting the Best Support	142	(8)
Learning the ABC's of Business Casual	150	(3)
Setting the Boundaries Between Day & Evening	153	(1)
Stressing Out About Being Over or Underdressed	154	(1)
The Subtleties of Style	155	(3)
Wrapping the Perfect Package	158	(4)
Stormy Weather	162	(2)
What's Your Makeup I.Q.	164	(1)
Answers	164	(2)
Makeup Magic	166	(12)
Being Groomed for VIP	178	(5)
Other Smart Details With a Big Impact	183	(23)
Traveling in Style	183	(2)
Keep Your "Million-Dollar Looks" in Great Shape	185	(1)
Looking Smart Beyond Reproach	186	(2)
Is Your Perception of Yourself Real	188	(1)
Developing a Signature Style	189	(3)
Building From Zero or Paring Down	192	(1)
Closet Surgery	193	(4)
So, You're Going Shopping Again!	197	(3)
Consulting an "Expert"	200	(1)
Just the Basics: A Quick Reference	201	(2)
The Unexpected Gifts of Dressing Smart
With Easy Elegance	203	(3)
The Resource Center	206	(3)
The Author	209